The Supreme Court formally recognized the right of association for the first time in the case of

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In NAACP v. Alabama (1958), the Supreme Court ruled that the right to associate for the purpose of engaging in political and other activities was protected under the First Amendment. The case involved the state of Alabama attempting to compel the NAACP to reveal its membership list, which would have exposed its members to harassment and retaliation. The court recognized the importance of privacy and the right to associate for the functioning of certain groups, particularly those engaged in political and social advocacy.

The Supreme Court Formally Recognized the Right of Association for the First